An ECDIS is a real-time Geographic Information System (GIS) that combines both chart and sensor information into a real-time navigation tool. SOLAS compliance required installation of ECDIS equipment on board ships in a phased manner with Mandatory Carriage date depending upon the type, size (Gross Tonnage) and the date of keel laying of the vessel commenced with High Speed Crafts by 1st July 2010, All Passenger ships (>500GT) by 1st July 2014, All Tankers (>3000GT) by 1st Julyâ€™2015 and All Cargo Ships by 1st July 2018 (> 3000GT built after 1st July 2014 and >10000GT built before 1st July 2013.

The refresher training is designed to import up to date knowledge in various developments in ECDIS, to the Deck Officers having IMO Model Course 1.27.

Course Objective

Understanding and interpretation of IMO ECDIS Performance Standards.

IHO Standards that apply to ENCs and ECDIS Equipment including new standards scheduled to be implemented from 1st Septemberâ€™ 2017

Effective use of Route Check function during planning, before activation of Route at start of Voyage and during the Voyage particularly after application of Automatic and Manual update utilizing Chart Viewing Dates and schedule for considering Temporary & Preliminary corrections

Current status of inclusion of T & P Corrections in ENC, AIO Display, EP Corrections and their application.

Please find below the list of documents required to get on the first day of the course.